SC upholds Gujarat HC verdict on cooperative societies as state subject

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a 2013 Gujarat High Court judgment, which struck down certain provisions of the 97th constitutional amendment while holding that Parliament cannot enact laws with regard to cooperative societies…

Sorry state of affairs, can't give in to religious pressure groups: SC to Kerala

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Kerala government for giving-in to the association of traders for relaxing Covid curbs for 'Bakrid' festivities. Directing the government to pay heed to the right to life of citizens,…

Afghan Army Chief to visit India next week to discuss military needs

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the fierce battle between the government armed forces and Taliban, Afghanistan Army Chief will visit India for two days next week to interact with top security officials, including the Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane.

'Aap Chronology Samajhiye..': Amit Shah on timing of snooping report

New Delhi (IANS) Under attack by the opposition over reports of snooping of prominent citizens using Israeli Pegasus spyware, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday claimed that "disruptors and obstructers" will not be able to derail India's…

Trinamool welcomes Tatas to make big investments in Bengal

Kolkata (IANS) More than a decade after forcing them to shift their planned car factory from Singur, the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal has welcomed the Tatas to make big investments in the state.

The Trinamool's anti-land…

Hospitals have become large industries, better close them: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday observed that hospitals have become large industries thriving on human distress, and it is better they are closed. The top court added state governments can provide better hospitals, instead of permitting…

Free him on or before 5pm today: SC on activist held for FB post

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered for the release of Manipuri activist Erendro Leichombam, on or before 5 p.m. Monday. Leichombam was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for a Facebook post criticising BJP leaders for advocating…

Top LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist commander was among two terrorists killed during an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Check Sadiq area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Monday.

"Top…

Phone numbers of over 40 Indian journalists on leaked list of potential surveillance targets

New Delhi (IANS) The Pegasus snoop list has 40 Indian journalists and forensic tests confirm presence of Pegasus spyware on some devices, The Wire reported.

Those on leaked list of potential targets include journalists at Hindustan Times, The…

Snoop list includes two Union ministers, three Opposition figures, several businessmen

New Delhi (IANS) The Indians in the snooping database include over 40 journalists, three major opposition figures, one constitutional authority, two serving ministers in the Narendra Modi government, current and former heads and officials of security…